Tending the Temple Daily

  Earlier in the day I was visiting with a friend.  And as friends do, we were talking, and as Believers do, we talked about topics of faith. So I was just sitting here, in my evening down time, going over our conversations. Keeping the 7th day Sabbath, and the other Appointed Times have been our frequent go-to topics lately.  Me, being a long time Sabbath keeper, and she, is asking questions and trying to figure it out. As usual, hours later, I can come up with several "should have said" thoughts.  In marriages, frequently one learns something, then later the spouse comes along side. In the discovery of The Way, this situation happens more often than not. The key is to be unwavering in what you've been convicted/convinced is right and true. As strong women of faith we will find a way to walk that line of obedience to Yah and honor to our husband. This is crucial, so be careful, it's a delicate balance when the husband is resistant or less than enthusiastic about the...

  What is freedom? My idea of freedom has certainly evolved over my lifetime.  At 8 years of age, freedom was my mom trusting me to walk 2 blocks over to my friend's house, my mom had faith that I'd be ok and reach my destination. Well, kids could do that back then.  At 14, freedom was my motorcycle and the license to ride it on the streets. Freedom was the job I got with my motorcycle as transportation. At 16, freedom was a car. At 18, freedom was my high school diploma, and leaving home. Freedom was making adult decisions regarding my life, and consequences that came with those decisions.  Fifteen years later, freedom was a turtle candy from the Dollar General Store, and the twenty minutes I had away from two little kids and an overbearing husband to stop by the Dollar General Store for the shopping. Freedom was the $.75 extra in my pocket to buy that turtle candy. During this time I learned that freedom was faith. Faith that the promises of Yah were true. Freedom ...

  Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. As I was recounting my recent leap of faith, to a friend, I saw the concern in her eyes. Quickly, I mentally ran over what I said to elicit such a look from her. Yeah, I could see it, from a human perspective, my leap has landed me in an unsure spot. No employer, no income guaranteed, no job benefits like medical insurance. Yet, I only felt peace. I flashed a smile. Surely it reflected the calm I had.  I recently posted about taking a leap of faith. Those big life decisions can stir up anxiety, fear, sleeplessness, digestion issues, and more. What we desire is peace. I got some peace when I understood t...

  Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Like all followers of Yahusha/Jesus, from my generation, I look for hints and instructions regarding His second coming in the Holy Scriptures.  We want to be ready, right? And we'd like to avoid the coming destruction if we can. Revelation 18 is where we find that familiar phrase we heard firmly proclaimed from the pulpit growing up in church, "come out of her my people". Revelation 18 is describing "end times" events regarding the second coming. It speaks of the destruction of Babylon, and Yah's people are warned. Warned to "come out, so as to not be partakers of Babylon's sin and her destruction". He wouldn't warn His people for no reason.  There are numerous ideas of exactly who, where, or what is Babylon.  Go back a chapter to Revelation 17, and we get a poetic detaile...

  A few months back I wrote about stress and changes. Well, here we are at the precipice of the situation.  There is a right path and a left path, either way, I must jump. I cannot continue along the path on which I currently walk. That road ends Tuesday.   I have fasted and prayed. I have lost sleep and been distracted.  I cannot focus, my thoughts always drift back to the decision before me. I am looking forward to Tuesday solely because I want the stress to stop. And the only answer I get from my prayers is this: There isn't necessarily a right or wrong choice here. The important part is to walk in righteousness whichever path I take. Both trails are short, both have trials, and both are lined with the potential for blessing.  Often in life we find ourselves in situations, dealing with circumstances not of our choosing. And we go forward,  navigating the best we can with Yahusha, The Word, as or guiding light.  Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp...

   The level of respect you give others is a direct reflection of your heart. Luke 6:31, Philippines 2:3, Romans 12:10, 1Peter 3:8, Mark 12:31 I use this blog as a method to work out my thoughts and understandings. I began this one thinking the topic was "them", as I progressed through the scriptures I realized I was the subject. Yah humbled me with each and every verse. I deleted much of what I had written, and started over.  I am often told that you teach people how to treat you.  Yes, to an extent I agree, however, how people treat you is something that comes from within them. They treat you in the manner that demonstrates how much they value you and your relationship, it's what they believe you deserve. Whether it's a two second interaction like in traffic, or a more personal relationship like family, friends, or work relationships, they can only give to you from the reserve of what fills them. A person with kindness, humility,  and generosity will display t...